A great web 2.0 tool that is useful for the teachers interested in flipping the classroom is EduCanon. EduCanon is a resource where teachers can upload videos to make interactive with students. Listed as one of the top five formative assessment tools for teachers, EduCanon allows "teachers to check for understanding through questioning during videos (EduCanon, n.d.)." The teacher can insert questions in the video, which will automatically pause the video and will not allow the student to continue until they answer the question. This is a great tool to see if students are engaged, and if they comprehend the information being discussed. This allows students to learn at their own pace because they are able to watch videos and take notes. In class, so many times we ask students if they understand something, but we cannot ask each student individually. By doing this, we are all guilty of moving on too fast for some of the students because they may be too afraid to speak up. By allowing students to review videos outside of class or during a designated period in class, teachers can ensure that each student grasps the information before moving on. At the same time, we are able to see if either remediation or enrichment needs to occur by viewing the data that is collected. Click here to see screenshot of data collection.
While this is a great resource, there are both pros and cons to this tool. Three deterring factors of this tool are: every student may not have access to a computer outside of school, it is time consuming, and students may simply choose not to complete the assignment. While these are all valid points, there are several contributing factors to why the resource is a valuable educational tool which include the following: students can learn at their own pace, allows for differentiation, and teachers can act as a facilitator while students take ownership in their learning.
These are all factors that have come up during my experience with the tool. Currently, I teach at a 1:1 initiative school, and every student has a MacBook at his/her disposal. Thus having a computer is not my main problem. My main issue involves having a computer when they get home or having WiFi access. I make sure that I speak with every student to find out what’s going on at home. If for some reason they are unable to access the assignment from home, I make myself available during the week to go to the library at school for them to access the materials. Stopping the video at the right point to ask questions as well as asking questions that help me to focus on how the student understands the material while reaching those higher level-thinking questions is a challenge. It is extremely time consuming having to first watch the video or create it myself to post online before they complete the activity, but the end result is wroth it. By seeing their responses, I can see if they understand the material, and they are more likely to participate in class and be successful in the next activity. This helps me to see if a student needs to watch another video or if we can move on to the next subject. This cuts out not knowing if my students truly get the information and allows me to assist them in the best way possible.
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A great web 2.0 tool that is useful for the teachers interested in flipping the classroom is EduCanon. EduCanon is a resource where teachers can upload videos to make interactive with students. Listed as one of the top five formative assessment tools for teachers, EduCanon allows "teachers to check for understanding through questioning during videos (EduCanon, n.d.)." The teacher can insert questions in the video, which will automatically pause the video and will not allow the student to continue until they answer the question. This is a great tool to see if students are engaged, and if they comprehend the information being discussed. This allows students to learn at their own pace because they are able to watch videos and take notes. In class, so many times we ask students if they understand something, but we cannot ask each student individually. By doing this, we are all guilty of moving on too fast for some of the students because they may be too afraid to speak up. By allowing students to review videos outside of class or during a designated period in class, teachers can ensure that each student grasps the information before moving on. At the same time, we are able to see if either remediation or enrichment needs to occur by viewing the data that is collected. Click here to see screenshot of data collection.
These are all factors that have come up during my experience with the tool. Currently, I teach at a 1:1 initiative school, and every student has a MacBook at his/her disposal. Thus having a computer is not my main problem. My main issue involves having a computer when they get home or having WiFi access. I make sure that I speak with every student to find out what’s going on at home. If for some reason they are unable to access the assignment from home, I make myself available during the week to go to the library at school for them to access the materials. Stopping the video at the right point to ask questions as well as asking questions that help me to focus on how the student understands the material while reaching those higher level-thinking questions is a challenge. It is extremely time consuming having to first watch the video or create it myself to post online before they complete the activity, but the end result is wroth it. By seeing their responses, I can see if they understand the material, and they are more likely to participate in class and be successful in the next activity. This helps me to see if a student needs to watch another video or if we can move on to the next subject. This cuts out not knowing if my students truly get the information and allows me to assist them in the best way possible.
The following video explains what a flipped classroom lesson looks like when using this application!
Additional Resource
Video: 3 Minute Teaching with Tech Tutorial - EduCanon
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoOrjHHlDks
Reference
Emerging EdTech (2014, August 10). 3 minute teaching with tech tutorial: EduCanon. YouTube. Retrieved from http://edu520group2.wikispaces.com/page/edit/EduCanon+-+A+tool+for+flipping+the+classroom
EduCanon - Create & share videos with embedded digital content and questions. (n.d.). Retrieved November 29, 2015, from http://blog.educanon.com/flipped-classroom/top-five-formative-assessments